Eggs on the brain: can a daily egg boost your thinking skills after 50?
NCT ID NCT06465888
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether nutrients in eggs can improve visual thinking in healthy adults aged 50 to 75. Over 4 weeks, 106 participants ate either egg whites, whole eggs, omega-3 eggs, egg yolks, or no eggs. Researchers measured their speed and accuracy on a 3D brain-training task and checked blood levels of key nutrients. The goal was to see if egg nutrients like lutein and omega-3s support brain function as we age.
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Gilchrist Building
College Station, Texas, 77843, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
egg whites, whole eggs, omega-3 fortified eggs, egg yolks
What this could lead to
If results show a benefit, this could point toward simple dietary changes to support brain function in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 106 participants. It only measured short-term effects on visual thinking, not long-term brain health or prevention of decline.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.